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@Lyenye3 жыл бұрын
I clean other people's homes and I listen to audio books and I don't mind it at all. When it comes time to do my own house I grumble and complain LOL!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
This is SO common among house cleaners. Nobody is paying them, nobody to impress, and nobody will thank you for cleaning your own house. You've got to do it for yourself. Great reminder. Thanks for sharing. :-)
@sibongilethwala70803 жыл бұрын
I think it's also because when you're at home you don't want to be working.
@SK-my1lj3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree!!!! I can clean for money and validation. It’s sad that I don’t respect my own validation.
@ms.sherlock3 жыл бұрын
I find using a timer and making it a beat the clock game helps me. Work for 5 minutes and stop. Look around and see what you can accomplish in 5 minutes. A lot! Also, psychological tests have shown that routines to accomplish daily chores or anything else necessary to be done over and over, becomes so second nature you are barely aware you are doing them. But, stopping every time before a chore and thinking "I hate doing this; when should I start?; I feel so guilty not doing it...etc., etc." makes it take so much mental energy that it really then becomes mentally exhausting before we even begin! There is something called "Decision Fatigue" that discusses psychological tests on this issue. Helpful life observations from you as always! Thanks Angela!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
@jeanvignes2 жыл бұрын
I do this in the kitchen. I set an alarm for fifteen minutes and GO. It's amazing how much I can get done in just fifteen minutes, and if I need to do more, I'll rest for five minutes and go at it again. This method helps a lot if you find standing for long periods of time to be painful due to knee, hip, or back issues. Fifteen minutes is bearable.
@ladycrystal32933 жыл бұрын
Ohhh I definy needed this kick in the butt message! "Clean that shower while your in there" hallelujah!🤭🤗
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
LOL. Yes, it never gets easier than that. :-)
@RestIsSilence913 жыл бұрын
I love cleaning and listening to an audiobook, podcasts or leaving a documentary in the background. It's a time where I can be focused, having kind of my "alone time".
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!!🤗
@effie37983 жыл бұрын
Angela, I have to tell you that this video has completely changed my life. I am so thankful for it. It has contributed to my house being beautiful now and me finally getting it done. You changed my life!!!! I don’t know if you know how significant that is. I was messy for 46 years and now my house is finally becoming more and more beautiful. And also my shower is clean always. A beautiful home is making me more hopeful about life. I am so thankful to you.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! This made me so happy...I love this!!! You got this!! Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
@effie37983 жыл бұрын
@@AskAngelaBrown it’s my pleasure. I saw the video months ago and I came back just now to save it to a playlist. It’s such a gem. So many of your videos are. Thank you for everything you do. You stated it so clearly about the importance having a clean home and how to get it done. And it really does change your life. I was raised by my dad and he never taught me basic home keeping skills and something like this may be taken for granted, but it’s so very important for us wildlings born in a barn, lol
@melissaze3442 жыл бұрын
@@effie3798 Your story motivates me, Effie!
@lindacollinson7643 жыл бұрын
I hate cleaning but am trying to embrace it as an act of love towards myself and my family. I asked God to help me with this and He brought me to your channel. Thank you for the helpful advice.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words. And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
@WordsPictures9973 жыл бұрын
Angela, you are such a gift. I really needed to hear this. " Cleaning as you go " and " Habit stacking ". Also, thank you for being so kind with how you answer questions and for going the extra mile to make concepts relatable and practical by sharing your own personal examples.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for taking the time out of your day to drop me a line. It's great to have you here. :-)
@alliehartom59783 жыл бұрын
This may be my favorite video of yours. I've always had problems with transitions - I remember Tim Allen saying that he hated getting into the shower and he hated getting out of the shower. Because those are transitions. So when I go to clean I have to stop doing what I really want to do and transition into cleaning. Your way make so much sense and I think I can do it. Thank you so much.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! And thank you so much for your feedback! 🙂
@bonniebeach98613 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your words of wisdom... I work in child care so I haven’t been able to find a cleaner I can afford... so I’m slowly learning to establish better cleaning habits!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
I love your willingness to dig in and do it yourself. Hats off to you my friend. :-)
@hazelbotedapgonzalez61723 жыл бұрын
I love to record “The People’s Court” and play it while I’m cleaning. You learn a lot about laws you never gave any thought to with different types of disputes. I also subscribed to some podcasts on Spotify. There are some hilarious morning shows on there from all across the country that have episodes daily. And of course, music playlists. It feels so much better when you get it done.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Love this!! Thanks for sharing!
@Musicandfilms7 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for the advice, I'll try it
@AskAngelaBrown Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, give it a try and let us know how it turns out for you. Thanks for watching!
@tina910033 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks, Angela!👌👍😃
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for dropping me a line. You made my day. :-)
@cocasio71903 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the motivation and sharing your tips.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for dropping me a line. It's great to have you here. :-)
@sheilamorton53528 ай бұрын
You have changed my life! Thank you! 😃
@AskAngelaBrown8 ай бұрын
So glad to be helpful!
@fireacross3249 Жыл бұрын
I am just listening this video while I am cleaning to stay motivated. I've actually created a playlist of these videos of yours about mental difficulties of cleaning (motivation, depression, clutter, ect...) and play it from waking up 'till cleaning is done 🤣😅🤷🏼♀️ I am thankful Angela🙏 Wish you the best❤
@AskAngelaBrown Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for letting me know you find the video motivating. Sending hugs your way. 🤗
@anne-mariebiorci54533 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you honesty and gentle way of getting to the point. You are a treasure 🇦🇺🦘🐨
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! And thank you for this, I appreciate it!
@msbee47863 жыл бұрын
I watch videos of other people cleaning their homes for motivation and inspiration. It also helps to use yummy smelling, non toxic cleaners like Mrs Meyers. I hated cleaning. Now I enjoy it.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Love that! Thanks for sharing!
@jnbond3 жыл бұрын
I love having upbeat music on while I am doing tasks I find mundane, particularly cooking! It really helps lift my mood. :) I also agree about changing your perspective to a positive mindset helps lots too! Lastly doing the task as you are using the area helps lessen the build-up/overload feeling of "have-to's" I tend to procrastinate on if put off too long and the task becomes more difficult/challenging. Small steps towards doing the tasks like shower cleaning when you are taking a shower, save time in the long run for me! I like to adhere to the "one touch rule" when possible. If I'm using something, don't leave cleanup till later. As soon as you are done using "x" clean it and put it away in it's HOME! Love when every item has it's home! That also is a key for keeping our home clean. Clutter doesn't accumulate if everything has a home that's easily accessible for fast clean up. No complicated systems that in of them selves become chores to maintain. Good info always Angela!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
YES! THIS! Thanks for sharing and for reminding us that simple systems save the day. :-)
@GmonkeyJ7772 жыл бұрын
Okay I'll try this Ms. Angela, I'll let you know how it goes.
@AskAngelaBrown2 жыл бұрын
Give it a try...you can do it!
@dianne60463 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela 🇦🇺👩🌾🇦🇺 Thank you for sending me this video .. I find it HARD as I HATE 🙆♀️😩cleaning too . . So I'm falling behind in cleaning .😩👈 You've sent ME 2 videos that I'm meant to WATCH !!!.. great timing 👉 🤗 👈
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
LOL. Come back tomorrow, there is more where those came from. :-) Thanks for watching.
@dianne60463 жыл бұрын
@@AskAngelaBrown 😉👉 thank you for replying back Angela. As you must be a 🙆♀️Very BUSY Lady
@noemimatias37293 жыл бұрын
Great tips! 👍🏼Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day. 😇
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too! 🙏
@patresaplus32743 жыл бұрын
Cleaning as I go would make my morning super long, but I can try
@selinahughes73473 жыл бұрын
A full clean isn’t what Angela means. It’s things like wipe the sink around while you’re standing brushing your teeth. If you’re leaving a room, pick up something on your way out. Take 30 seconds to make your bed. While I’m waiting for my sons breakfast to cook (it takes 3 minutes) instead of just waiting, I always unload the dishwasher. These things soon become habits & they’re life changing. This is from someone who would let it build up & spend all weekend cleaning so absolutely hated it. It ruled my life, I’d always be thinking about it. Making habits & routines is a godsend. It really does work if you stick with it. Xx
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Cleaning adds a minute here, minute there - but if you do it every day, the cleaning becomes easier and easier to do because there is not as much build up. Give it a try and let me know how it goes. I'm here rooting for you. :-)
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Yes, What Selina said. Use microwave time to rotate the laundry, unload the dishwasher, tidy up the fridge ...
@Wonderland18653 жыл бұрын
Great advice! Thank you!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
@marypinckney5613 жыл бұрын
I don't like to clean, but I have to make myself do it. Music that make me move.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Music does help and makes cleaning time go by faster. Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂
@nusllyamaya18053 жыл бұрын
Same here
@sharronwolfe77113 жыл бұрын
Great video - I’m one who hates to clean! Ha! I am the clean as you go type - hubby is not. That makes it all more difficult, but I tell myself that after having grown up without a dad because passed away when I wS 8, I would much rather have hubby’s mess to clean than lose him to heart disease, also! Thank again - you are so helpful!!!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! And thank you for sharing your story. Sending hugs. 🤗
@jeanvignes2 жыл бұрын
Bless your heart, my morning routine takes 90 minutes! If I could get it all done in 22 minutes I would be ecstatic! I need to figure out where I can save time! I do, however, clean as I go, and I swear by it. Every time I dry freshly washed hands on a paper towel, that damp paper towel gets folded into square and used somewhere: wipe down the mirror, snag dust off of a baseboard, polish the spigot, something. It really does add up over the week.
@AskAngelaBrown2 жыл бұрын
Love this! Seems like your routine is working great for you. Maybe set a timer and try to beat it to see if you can get your time under 90 minutes.
@hazelbotedapgonzalez61723 жыл бұрын
Do you have a podcast too? I would definitely tune in with some headphones on while cleaning!!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
I do! It's called Ask a House Cleaner. You can find it on iTunes, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Google Play, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio and just about everywhere else podcasts are played. We air a podcast 5 days a week. Thanks for asking. :-) apple.co/3mXAhba
@judysbakeryandtestkitchen16543 жыл бұрын
FlyLady System would help this woman! It’s a little bit every day the consistency. I kept hearing about FlyLady, but it really does help. A little bit every day
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Yes, she's good. Thanks for the reminder. :-)
@judysbakeryandtestkitchen16543 жыл бұрын
Angela Brown oh, thanks for the shower tip! I took a shower after I saw this. I’ve been wanting to mix up some shower cleaner. I thought about what you said, and got out a Mr. Clean sponge I keep in the shower. Wow, that scum came right off! My shower door is clean again! Thanks so much. I also thought about people who don’t like cleaning. I bet she is like me. I hated cleaning-until I began decluttering! Now, more and more surfaces clean faster because less things are on them. They probably have lots of CLUTTER! FlyLady has 15 minutes of decluttering daily. Just enough to not get overwhelmed. You can’t really do the cleaning system until enough is decluttered. You are so right about the bathroom cleaning process. Part of getting ready and I don’t need to think about it. Be well, Angela
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
@@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 awesome!
@LinhPham-mt9bh3 жыл бұрын
What a different perspective!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
It is! Thanks for watching! 👍
@sammi-joreviews11353 жыл бұрын
My daughter pays for a music streaming service that keeps me going. I have playlists for nearly every cleaning task I have as well as others for my daily walks, elliptical workout, cooking, bathing the dog, gardening, etc....
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
This is great!! Thanks for sharing!
@stacystewart73542 жыл бұрын
Would you consider sharing your playlist songs? This is brilliant!
@Dev-qz3zh3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. 😊
@checkmate43063 жыл бұрын
Ive always been a OCD cleaner, I recently been with Lupus and arthritis. And cleaning has become the hardest thing in life. But even with my disease I don’t have a choice and become a Cleaning MONSTER! My weakness is my porcelain tile the looks like dark wood. I hate it so bad because when I sweep and vacuum. I recently got dark porcelain tile throw out the house. I tried Bona cleaner for tile and it does not look super clean. It leaves this residue of streaks and you can see foot prints? Also have tried hot water and a bit a vinegar and same result. Any tips? Thank you!
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Porcelain tile sounds luxurious and out of this world beautiful. If it's showing streaks and footprints I'm guessing it's also high maintenance. Without seeing it my only suggestion is to us ess chemicals on the floor. Porcelain can usually be wiped with a damp cloth and it will remove streaks. Still, I would contact the manufacturer and find out what they recommend since they have the inside scoop on the product. Keep me posted and let me know what ends up working.
@checkmate43063 жыл бұрын
@@AskAngelaBrown it’s called True porcelain CO l. Shenandoah Mahogany glazed porcelain wood look tile.it’s glazed with a matte finish and moderate shade variation. Collection name is Serso Edge type is: pressed purchased it at Lowe’s. I can’t ever get the solution right.🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️Thanks for the replying😉
@juliabrazell45313 жыл бұрын
What if you have 3 toddlers that makes it hard to keep a clean home I mean my kids got cool aid on the ceiling 😕 like how do you even do that
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
LOL. Trust me, Kool-aid on the ceiling is totally possible in a house with toddlers. The key is to do the best you can and give yourself grace. The children are blessed to live in a home with a Mom who cares. :-)
@happyandhealthy888 Жыл бұрын
yeah you should clean regulary
@AskAngelaBrown Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's true and regular cleaning can make the job easier to do. 👍
@malorieedie77633 жыл бұрын
I work for my boss he’s cool. I clean this MNR building on the wknds double shift. I like cleaning when I work 9-3 there but then when I go back to work for 5-7 I sweep &. Mop floors etc. I dunno y put the sweeping & mopping I don’t like pisses me off for some reason but I still do it to keep my boss happy. Not sure y sweeping & mopping pisses me off. Any ideas as to why?
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
LOL. No. But most people feel this way. I don't know a lot of people who enjoy sweeping or mopping. Welcome to the "not fond of cleaning floors club."
@nusllyamaya18053 жыл бұрын
Music helps me clean
@nusllyamaya18053 жыл бұрын
And i hate cleaning
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
You are not alone when it comes to hating having to clean. And music does help make it better and go by faster. Woohoo for music!! Thank you for sharing your feedback.
@cUser6913 жыл бұрын
I like to gather my gear - natural cleaners & sanitized tools in bucket+ timer set to 15 mins each for kitch and bathroom. [ am non-professional ]. Ok, I admit to using bleach lol.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing! 👍
@Hugginsince793 жыл бұрын
I hate dirt more than I hate cleaning.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure that you're not the only one that feels this way. Thanks for watching!
@typicalperson66563 жыл бұрын
I’m 10 and I’m watching this yet I clean a lot for no reason.
@AskAngelaBrown3 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you Bella! Thanks for watching and for helping me leave the world a cleaner place. :-)